The 28-year-old has spent the summer stepping up his recovery and looks likely to run out for Monaco for the first time in six months when they tackle Valencia – and then potentially either Arsenal or Benfica – at the Emirates Cup tournament, which takes place over the weekend of August 2-3.

Jardim told L’Equipe: “I think he will be able to start playing again at the Emirates Cup. He is now in the final phase of his recuperation.”